Our Club's coaching
philosophy will operate under the principles of "development of the
individual player, player first & One Vision, One Club." The more proficient we are in the development
of quality players at the youth and club level, the more accomplished high
school, ODP, collegiate and professional players will be produced. We feel that
the development of the complete player on and off the field is crucial for
collegiate placement and life in general.

Each age group within
the development cycle will have its own appropriate curriculum for its players
and teams. Each team coach will stamp
their style of coaching within the ideas and philosophies that have been set
forth by the Director of Coaching (DOC) guidelines. The goal of
our Soccer Club is to develop and mold the individual player to be a dynamic
risk taker who plays the game with confidence and composure. Coaches will train the players to be
confident in their technical ability, able to solve the problems the game
presents, and to play the game with a physical and competitive commitment. The appointed coaching staff will work in
cooperation with each other Specifically within the Age Group Sections for
Development and the DOC to achieve the following goals:

To create experiences
that serve a wide range of players and levels of commitment, competitive teams in the Situational and Placement Programs will fall into multiple categories throughout the development cycle. Our classification is based both on playing
ability and on the commitments of time and money that players and parents are
willing to make. Fees associated with the Situational and Placement Program vary based on the number of
tournaments a team is expected to play, off-season training, team camps and more. Situational and Placement teams are expected to practice year-round
and two to three days per week during the fall and spring seasons. These teams are expected to participate in a number
of tournaments per year, some of which may include travel outside of the State
of Florida (mainly Placement Program teams), and one of which is the Florida State
Cup (u13 and above), Presidents Cup or Commissioners Cup (u11-u19). High-school aged players will participate in
college showcases & tournaments, with the intent of exposing Brevard SA’s
student-athletes to college coaches from across the country.

Our
Development Cycle is divided into four programs:

Academy Program – Junior Development
Program & Technical Development 3-7 (4u - 8u) years old

Juniors Program– 8 & 9 (9u - 10u) years old

Situational Advancement Program
-10-14 (11u - 15u) years old

Placement Program – Collegiate
Preparatory Program 15 -18 (16u - 19u) years old

Academy
& Juniors Program

Developing players
from the youngest ages is Brevard SA's priority, and ensures the longevity of
the club as a leader in youth development in the State of Florida.

Brevard SA’s Academy
& Junior Program, although part of the Competitive Program, accepts all players from 4u - 10u; there are no 'tryouts'
for these programs. All players will
train in small groups broken up by age and ability. No player will be "cut" from the
program. The Academy & Junior Program
is designed to maximize player development and prepare the player for the Situational and Placement Program, or the Community-Based Program. Each player will be challenged in a fun, safe,
professional coaching environment, so that each player will reach their own
potential. The focus is ball mastery and
skill/technique development.

Maximize player development.

Train players in small groups broken
up by age and ability.

Challenge players in a fun, safe,
professional coaching environment.

Focus on ball mastery and
skill/technique development.

Play small sided games.

Situational
Advancement Program

This is the area of
the competitive program that challenges players to grow technically, tactically, and
mentally. We foster a very competitive
environment within training to allow players to compete and raise their level
of play. We want players and teams
moving up the ladder in a very progressive manner and understanding the
challenges and demands needed to play soccer at this level. Position Specific Training, Knowledge
Training (Soccer IQ), Implementation, Correction & Repetition for Perfection. At this state in the development cycle we
want players to be able to recognize the three moments of a game, when your
team has possession of the ball, when your team does not have possession of the
ball, when your team is changing (transitioning) from one to the other. Therefore, our players must understand the
principles of the game:

Attacking Principles

Defensive Principles

Transition

Placement Program

At Brevard SA, we are
committed to both turning out quality players and helping them find a college
that fits their educational, geographical and athletic needs and wants. Understanding the demands both on & off
the field requirements are essential at this level. At this stage in a player’s development
understanding concepts like the art of winning, the tactical adjustments
required at the next level, the competitive logical demands of the game,
consistency and pressure are all what makes a well-rounded player. We will provide the training environments and
structure the player and team’s development around these understandings and
demands of the game. We will also
provide opportunities and platforms to be seen by college coaches at Showcase
tournaments and ID Camps. We have
relationships and will continue to create relationships and partnerships to
give our athletes the resources to successfully transition into the college
game.

Classroom Sessions

All college
preparatory students will receive a college prep workbook with tips, examples,
guides, timelines, and assignments. The
workbook is designed for athletes who want to be recruited and play at the
collegiate level. The students will
learn the secrets on how to be seen, and impress college coaches. This workbook goes in-depth on the recruiting
process and teaches you all the current NCAA/NAIA and JUCO rules and
regulations for college soccer.

The college prep
manual covers:

When to start the
college preparation process

Player academic
and skill-set requirements

The differences in
universities (e.g., private or State etc.)

The differences
between JC, D3, D2, NAIA and D1 soccer teams

Recruiting laws

Organizing player
profiles and data sheets

Contacting college
coaches in the most effective way

How to stand out
as a college recruit

What to expect
each year in the recruiting process

What to expect
regarding official visits, home visits, scholarship offers, etc.